In this episode of No Alcohol Needed, Julie Miller and Steve Knapp are joined by Christen Miller and Sean Rollinson for a candid, emotionally honest conversation about overcoming victim mentality and what it really means to take responsibility for your thoughts, emotions, and reactions - without blaming yourself or denying real pain.

This is not a surface-level discussion. The group digs into why victim mentality can feel protective, how blame and shame quietly keep people stuck, and why taking responsibility often feels unfair at first - especially if you’ve actually been hurt.

This episode will challenge the way you think about control, self-worth, and emotional freedom, and it will show you how to take your power back.

• What overcoming victim mentality really looks like in daily life
• Why radical responsibility can feel confronting — and why it matters
• The difference between being harmed and staying stuck
• How blame and shame fuel emotional distress and addiction
• Why anger often hurts us more than the person we’re angry at
• How thoughts shape emotions and drive behavior
• The connection between responsibility, confidence, and self-esteem
• What emotional regulation actually looks like without numbing
• Small, practical ways to start taking responsibility this week

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